All About Ribbon

About

With so many different types of ribbon available, It can be difficult to make the right choice for your project. I hope the following discussion will assist you in selecting the most attractive and economical ribbon for your particular needs. In general there are two overall categories of ribbon to be aware of: wired and non-wired. Wired ribbon has a fine strand of wire in its edges to help the ribbon to keep its shape after arranging. Non-wired ribbon has no wire running through the edges. You can easily remove the wire from wired ribbon by simply puling it out, and if you have a serger, any ribbon can be wired. Check the instructions that came with your serger for how-to specifics. The ribbons most often used for home decorating and sewing projects are: Jacquard ribbon Double face satin ribbon Woven ribbon Grosgrain ribbon Silk ribbon Velvet ribbon Other types of ribbon include acetates, lightweight organdy sheers, curling craft ribbon, moiré (or watermarked) ribbon, taffetas, ombre, and polypropylene ribbons which can be used outdoors. Acetate, taffeta, and polypropylene ribbon are often used for floral arrangements, gift wrapping, wreaths, and crafts due to low cost and a an excellent variety of colors and designs. Wired ombre ribbon with transitioning colors is especially nice for creating flowers. Directions are available on our project page. Click on "Creating No Sew Flowers From Wired Ribbon". First, we’ll examine the differences between the main categories of home decorating and sewing ribbon, and then we will look at which ones best fit a particular application. Jacquard Ribbon One of the most popular types of ribbon for adding a magnificent accent to home decorating projects and apparel is jacquard ribbon. Jacquard ribbon is easily recognizable as the there is a definite right and wrong side. Jacquard ribbon dates back to the early 19th century. The term jacquard refers to a special type of needle loom weaving that allows the creation of intricate designs